Alocasia Longiloba Care

General alocasia watering guide when it comes to watering, an alocasia needs are different than most tropical plants. Like most of their jungle-bred cohort, they do love high humidity – but they draw a line at moist soil. Alocasias want their mix to be kept on a dry side.

To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.

Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

The minimal sun requirements of four to six hours.

Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.

Alocasias will start to suffer below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Some varieties will die back during colder weather and resprout from the rhizome.

Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.

The Alocasia is a very poisonous plant; the leaves contain insoluble oxalate crystals.If a human or pet chews or bites into the leaves, they will release the crystals which can cause swelling and irritation of the mouth and GI tract. Very rarely, there will be extreme swelling of the upper airway, making it difficult to breathe. Keep the plant away from children and pets and call poison control, your doctor, or vet if a person or animal ingests the plant leaves.

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